monometallic

American  

[mon-oh-muh-tal-ik] / ˌmɒn oʊ məˈtæl ɪk /

adjective

1. of or using one metal.

2. pertaining to monometallism.

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monometallic British  

/ ˌmɒnəʊmɪˈtælɪk /

adjective

1. (esp of coins) consisting of one metal only

2. relating to monometallism

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Etymology

Origin of monometallic

First recorded in 1875–80; mono- + metallic

Example Sentences

The evil was due to a badly-regulated, weltering, bimetallic system; the remedy was a monometallic system.

From The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 by Shaw, William Arthur

The final outcome of the application of the law of tender was the development of the modern monometallic system—a system in which alone lay the safeguard against the operation of the bullionist.

From The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 by Shaw, William Arthur

Citric acid, being tribasic, forms either acid monometallic, acid dimetallic or neutral trimetallic salts; thus, mono-, di- and tri-potassium and sodium citrates are known.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various

It will appear from the foregoing statements that, under the bimetallic system, the value of money will be liable to vary more frequently than under the monometallic system.

From Readings in Money and Banking Selected and Adapted by Phillips, Chester Arthur

This Act was repealed, but in substance re-enacted by the Coinage Act of 1870, and is still in principle and fact the law of the land and the basis of our monometallic system.

From The History of Currency, 1252 to 1896 by Shaw, William Arthur